Penton Media’s Remix Hotel™ New York City, presented by Microsoft, will return to the SAE Institute of Technology May 18–20 for a weekend of music technology product demos, industry panels, workshops and special guest appearances. The event will feature panels from production mastermind Hank Shocklee; appearances by headliners Just Blaze, Kode9, DJ Enferno and Big Wiz; music production showcases in Microsoft’s Sound & Stage Room; and a series of afterparties hosted by Beatport. The Remix Hotel provides hands-on access to the technology and equipment used to create today’s electronic and urban music via artist presentations and demonstrations, workshops, clinics and discussion. For a full schedule and program information, visit www.remixhotel.com.

Shocklee Inntertainment’s program panels will focus on a different sector of the industry each day—Business, Studio and Performance—covering subjects such as digital distribution deals, recording, musicianship and VJ technology. On May 19, megaproducer Just Blaze will join turntable maestro Rob Swift, UK dub-step pioneer Kode9 and others for the Producer’s Panel, moderated by Hank Shocklee.

Remix Hotel Technology Partners Rane and Serato will host a trio of top DJs showcasing the digital-DJ system Scratch Live. DJ Big Wiz will lead daily clinics featuring his innovative setup, while DJ Enferno will perform a live remix on Saturday, May 19 at 6 p.m. and Neil Armstrong of the DJ crew 5th Platoon will be performing.

Beatport and Remix® will host afterparties each night; admission is free to all RHNYC badge holders. Hosted at New York hot spots Cielo, Pacha and Guest House, the parties will feature sets by Frankie Knuckles, Victor Calderone, Michael Arana, DJ Willie Graff and Shackleton.

Other event highlights include the following:

* Presenting Partner Microsoft will create a complete studio environment in the Sound & Stage Room, where attendees can witness a variety of Windows-based music-creation systems.
* First-time Technology Partner Yamaha/Steinberg will be showcasing its Steinberg Sequel and Motif XS keyboard synth. Intel will be also on-site showing its new Core 2 Duo processors.

* On Sunday, May 20, the Musicians’ Roundtable will feature drummers Charley Drayton and David “Duke Mushroom” Schommer and multi-instrumentalist Robert Aaron. The musicians will discuss their craft, live instrumentation and collaborations with producers and artists.

Remix Hotel offers up-to-the-minute news, updates, schedules and special announcements on RHNYC and previous Hotels through blogs, Remix Hotel TV and podcasts, all at www.remixhotel.com.

For complete Remix Hotel New York information and to preregister for the event, visit www.remixhotel.com. General registration is free. For an additional $25, attendees can upgrade to a Remix Hotel VIP pass, which provides a one-year subscription to their choice of Remix, Mix or Electronic Musician magazine; a Remix Hotel T-shirt; a free six-month membership to Broadjam; 10 free tracks from Beatport; and a 15% discount on all items in the Mix Bookshelf.

The event offers a convergence of the world’s top artists, music executives, production companies, experts on music production gear and both established and emerging music aficionados. Remix puts the tools of the trade into the hands of the end user and provides sponsors with unique access to attendees. The Remix Hotel will travel to Atlanta and Los Angeles later in 2007.

Remix magazine educates DJs, engineers, producers and performers of electronic music about the latest applications and new products specific to the electronic and urban music markets. Remix is the leading consumer magazine dedicated to the tools, techniques and production styles of electronic and urban artists. For more information, visit www.remixmag.com. Remix is part of Penton Media’s entertainment technology-related print, online and event properties, including Broadcast Engineering®, Digital Content Producer®, Electronic Musician®, Live Design, millimeter®, Mix®, Music Education Technology, Radio and Sound & Video Contractor®.

Penton Media, Inc. is the largest independent business-to-business media company in the U.S., serving more than six million business professionals every month. The company’s market-leading brands are focused on 30 industries and include 113 trade magazines, 145 Web sites, 150 industry trade shows and conferences, and more than 500 information data products. Headquartered in New York City, the privately held company is owned by MidOcean Partners and U.S. Equity Partners II, an investment fund sponsored by Wasserstein & Co., LP, and its co-investors. For additional information on the company and its businesses, visit www.penton.com.
Contacts

Peters & Feldman
Lee Feldman, 203-854-5848
leefeld@ix.netcom.com

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